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    New owner - R50

    in New People Start Here!

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum!! :welcome:

     

    .... Not planning to do any mods for the moment except spacers and tires because of the high offset....

     

     

     

    I said that same thing one year ago... It is really difficult to keep this promise...

     

    BTW.. Nice truck!

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    Extended Rancho vs ProComp vs KYB vs Bilstein strusts and shocks.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    If you're planning to get Rancho shocks for the rear, get 999010. The 999112 are not valved firmly enough for the R50. (No Rancho 9000XL shocks are recommended for 96-99 R50 models due to the fact that the wider shock body can be dented by the panhard rod bracket when stuffing the left wheel and dropping the right. The modified shock mounts on 99.5-04 models do not have this issue.)

     

    Here are some previous posts discussing various rear shocks:

    http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/41653-help-with-rear-shocks-for-lift/?hl=bilstein&do=findComment&comment=774105

     

    http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/40487-ac-2-lift-shock-options/?hl=bilstein

     

    http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/32456-suggestions-for-new-rear-shocks-looking-at-rancho-rs9000xl/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=612059

     

    http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33480-2k-qx4-lift/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=629210

     

    http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/39966-ac-coilsshocks/?hl=5165&do=findComment&comment=751118

     

    My Pathy is a 2000 3.3L... So i think i would not have problem with the panhard rod braket 👍

     

    BTW, which one do you like better Rancho 9000XL or Bilstein 5100... Thanks.

    How many do you see?

    in General Forums

    Posted

    Over here, on my way to work (15km) I see at least 5 to 10 R50s... Not so much WDs... Few years ago I think there were more R51s, but not these days... The new ones, R52s... I think they are not so popular... They look like Hundays... Hahahahahaha

    People like a lot 4Runners, Prados and Cruisers, all models... And Mitshubishis, Montero (Pajero)...

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    Extended Rancho vs ProComp vs KYB vs Bilstein strusts and shocks.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    For struts, I do not believe anybody makes extended ones; if you are running longer than stock coils the best you can do is get struts that are more heavy duty.

     

    I do not know their part number, but are these the Rancho shocks you're looking for?

    http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981655-rancho-rs9000xl-rear-shock.html

     

    If they are the same as these.... Yes....

    http://www.gorancho.com/products/shock-absorbers/rs9000xl-shock-absorber/

    Extended Rancho vs ProComp vs KYB vs Bilstein strusts and shocks.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I have the KYB's on a 2in spacer lift..... 98 QX4

     

     

    absolutely love the (ride it is my daily driver). and it soaks up bumps and such very well. About to complete the 4x4, so i'll be thrashing pretty heavily every weekend haha

     

    i'll keep you posted. here are the part numbers for the KYBs

     

    Front: 335015 and 335016

     

    Rear: 343388 x2

     

    Does KYB has extended struts?

    Or Rancho, OME or Bilstein?

    Extended Rancho vs ProComp vs KYB vs Bilstein strusts and shocks.

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I have been reading about struts rear shocks... Rancho, ProComp, KYB, Bilstein...

    I have 1.5" spring lift in the front and 1.5" spring + 1" spacer in the rear.... I am not sure which struts I have.. But they are standard size, i thing... At the rear I have KYB Gas-A-Just (the grey ones) and they are standard size... So I need to change them, so they fit the spring lift... I like the ride of these shocks because they feel stif...

     

    Some of you have been using or used Rancho 9000XLs, KYB ExelG, ProComp, etc... And I read some topics about it.. But they are like 3, 5 or more years old...

    To the date pros and cons of these shocks and struts? Part numbers?

    Is it worth it to expend on the Rancho 9000XLs (9 levels), or something more simple?

    BTW mu Pahty is a 2000-R50-3.3L, MT.

     

    Thanks.

    Recovery points + Recovery gear

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by mickmutante

    So, we are getting a tow hitch and making our own front tow points to use in conjunction with (a non debilitated friend) and a recovery strap?

     

    Or can you leave us a link to your next TOW job?

     

    You mean something like this:

    http://roadsafe.com.au/4wd/tow-points/

     

    http://roadsafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/towpoints-01.jpg

    (this is like 1/2" steel?)

     

    Edit:

    Just found these...

    http://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au/Nissan-Patrol-Recovery-Tow-Point-RP-PAT01.html

    • Made from 12mm Plate Steel
    • Using SS41 carbon steel plate (Q235)

    Might be something similar?

     

    Recovery points + Recovery gear

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I've used the front tow-hooks as recovery points frequently. As mentioned above, they should be sufficient as long as you're not overzealous like this guy:

     

     

    Also, understand the difference between a tow strap and a snatch strap and how to use them.

     

    For the rear recovery point, if you don't have a D-ring hitch, you can insert the tow strap into the receiver and secure it in place with the hitch pin.

     

    Wow..!!! I do not know if I have to laugh... Or be worried... hahahaha

     

    I have read some articles and watch how to recovery videos... About how to use bridles and snacth straps, points os recovery, etc.... And how NOT to do it... Read some reviews...

     

    Basic sling hitches and loads...

    http://www.fdlake.com/rig-slng.html

     

    Snatch strap tests...

    http://www.unsealed4x4.com.au/issue012/#23

     

    I undeerstand that Snatch strap is used for recovery... It will stretch +- 20%... Isn't the tow strap the same, or does not have this 20% of elasticity?

    Recovery points + Recovery gear

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I am planning to buy some recovery gear as a bridle, recovery strap, and d-ring hitch receiver. But first things first...

    As the R50 is an unibody truck, I have read histories about R50 recovering and being recovered with the tow or recovery points, that have being destroyed... Trowed like missiles...

    So my question is... Are the R50 "recovery points" front and rear real recovery points or just tow points?

    In the future I am going to install a rear hitch and buy a d-ring hitch receiver for rear recovery... Would that be a good rear recovery point? What about fornt recovery points... I do not want to install a bull bar... Should I use the front points as recovery points using a bridle and recovery strap?

     

    Thanks.

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